How to Find Gourmet Dining in Las Vegas

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How to Find Gourmet Dining in Las Vegas

Introduction

For some, Las Vegas means standing in line at an all-you-can-eat buffet. For others, the city offers a unique opportunity to dine in some of the world's finest gourmet restaurants. Thanks to a recent rebirth in popularity making Las Vegas the place to be, many famous chefs from around the world have chosen Las Vegas to shine the spotlight on their food.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Fine Dining

Steps

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Step One

Indulge in the Six Course Tasting menu at Joel Robuchon located at the MGM Grand. This is a rare treat for gourmet food lovers, since it's Chef Robuchon's only fine dining restaurant in the United States.
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Step Two

Feast on gourmet Italian seafood at Zeffirinos located in the Venetian. Chef Gian Paulo Belloni is the only non-French chef to receive the coveted Escoffier Award.
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Step Three

Experience authentic fresh water eel sashimi, gourmet Asian Fusion dining or liven the night up with traditional teppan yaki at Shintaro located in the Bellagio. This restaurant is as much a feast for the eyes as for the stomach.

Casual Dining

Steps

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Step One

Stop into the Paris Hotel for a taste of traditional Parisian street food at La Creperie. Here you will find gourmet crepes ranging from a sweet snack to a light meal.
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Step Two

Sip an espresso while people watching in St. Mark's square at Canaletto located in the Venetian. Native Italian Chef Mazzon serves up gourmet Northern Italian fare such as gnocchi and risotto in a causal setting.
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Step Three

Spice it up at Tamba, located on Las Vegas Boulevard near the MGM. Tamba is one of the first Indian restaurants on the strip. It serves up traditional, yet reinvented gourmet Indian cuisine.

Overall Tips & Warnings

  • Fine dining in Vegas can come at a price. Be prepared to spend big if you live it up in Vegas.
  • Reservations are highly recommended at the fine dining restaurants. Make your reservations at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to Las Vegas, especially when traveling during the summer months.
  • Reservations are generally available through the applicable hotel's Web site or by calling (877) 2-DINE-LV.

Overall Things You'll Need

  • Business casual attire
  • Reservations
  • Fat wallet
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